What ammunition Condition Code must the MK-79 and MK-80 flares be?

What ammunition Condition Code must the MK-79 and MK-80 flares be?

• A. ALPHA only
• B. BRAVO or CHARLIE
• C. CHARLIE only
• D. Only ALPHA or CHARLIE

Answer: (D)

Ammunition condition codes tell you whether a munition is ready to issue or needs inspection, maintenance, or disposal. For MK-79 and MK-80 flares, only two statuses are acceptable for handling and issue: ALPHA, meaning the item is serviceable and ready for issue; and CHARLIE, meaning the item is not serviceable for issue but can be handled under controlled procedures (such as storage, disposal, or turn-in). Other codes would indicate conditions that prevent issuing the item, so the correct choice recognizes both permissible states rather than restricting to just one.

Ammunition condition codes tell you whether a munition is ready to issue or needs inspection, maintenance, or disposal. For MK-79 and MK-80 flares, only two statuses are acceptable for handling and issue: ALPHA, meaning the item is serviceable and ready for issue; and CHARLIE, meaning the item is not serviceable for issue but can be handled under controlled procedures (such as storage, disposal, or turn-in). Other codes would indicate conditions that prevent issuing the item, so the correct choice recognizes both permissible states rather than restricting to just one.